Recently fired Eagles coach Andy Reid is expected to end up getting the same position with the Cardinals by week's end, CBS Sports reported.

One league source told ESPN.com that he was "95 percent" certain that Reid would end up coaching the Cardinals. Another source told ESPN.com that the Cardinals search was wide open.

Reid will have his interview with the Cardinals on Thursday, the NFL Network reported.

Reid has been assembling a coaching staff, according to ESPN.com. He has told potential assistants that an announcement could come quickly, according to ESPN.com.

The Cardinals are looking to replace Ken Whisenhunt, and Reid is a strong candidate to make a lateral move after 14 good years with the Eagles.

Although CBS Sports also reported that Arizona officials are meeting with defensive coordinator Ray Horton, who has interviews lined up with the Bills and Browns. The team met with Horton on Tuesday

Reid had a hand in trading Kevin Kolb to Arizona, who hasn't been able to stay healthy and productive as the Cardinals' starter, leading to a mess at the position which contributed to costing Whisenhunt his job.

The Eagles finished 4-12, the Cardinals one game better at 5-11. Getting Reid as a replacement would be huge, considering his track record of mostly winning seasons and shrewd personnel moves. He also excels at developing young quarterbacks, something Arizona will need to do soon to be competitive.

This week's developments

—The Cardinals organization pivoted dramatically Monday, firing coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves. Team president Michael Bidwill hopes to get the organization pointed in the right direction after finishing 5-11 this season for the second time in three years.

Steve Keim, vice president of player personnel, is reportedly a front-runner to replace Graves, but Keim could interview for other general managers jobs.

Jason Licht, the director of player personnel, also is well thought of in league circles and could be interviewed.

— Lovie Smith expressed interest in the Cardinals' opening, NFL.com reported. The former Bears coach would inherit plenty of defensive talent in Arizona, but the report said it's unclear if there's mutual interest.

Other potential candidates

— Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley. He was the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator for two years under Whisenhunt and is credited for helping to develop Larry Fitzgerald and resurrecting the career of quarterback Kurt Warner.

— Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. Like McCoy, Koetter has a reputation as one of the game’s brightest offensive minds. The Cardinals need an offensive-minded coach. Koetter’s downside is that he was fired by Arizona State in his last head coaching stop. Koetter still has a lot of detractors in the Phoenix area, but the NFL game seems to suit him better.